What is the cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch?

The cheapest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch?

The fastest way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Rancho Santa Margarita and Porter Ranch?

No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch. However, there are services departing from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa and arriving at Pacoima - San Fernando via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Rancho Santa Margarita and Porter Ranch?

No, there is no direct train from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Chatsworth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch?

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Porter Ranch is 89 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch without a car?

The best way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $75 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch bus from?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa station.

Where do I catch the Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch train from?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch?

The best way to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 89 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch bus arrive?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3 station.

Where does the Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch train arrive?

Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chatsworth station.

Can I drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch?

Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch.

Where can I stay near Porter Ranch?

There are 385+ hotels available in Porter Ranch.

Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranch by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Chatsworthtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 28m
$78–116
Drive 78.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Porter Ranchcar 78.2 mi
1h 26m
$15–21
Line 89 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 3bus 89
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Pacoima - San Fernandobus Lxit 3324
4h 2m
$54–75

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Distance: 88.9 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Porter Ranch, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Irvine to Chatsworth 5 times a day. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Porter Ranch via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, and Pacoima - San Fernando in around 4h 2m.

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